Gear shift paddles on late E9x

FRG · 02-21-2019, 07:07 AM

Did BMW change to the 35i DCT type paddles on the later ('11 ish onwards) diesel cars?

I'm looking to buy and have noticed quite a few have them instead of the push/pull silver ones. I appreciate that some have been changed by owners themselves but there seems to be quite a few out there like it.

stampylove · 02-21-2019, 08:33 AM

My 2010 July built e91 came with them on as stock.

MattOz · 02-21-2019, 11:34 AM

The later cars came with the proper + and - paddles, as opposed to the push/pull rubbish. Mine didn't, so I changed the steering wheel for an M3 DCT version. Much improved.

FRG · 02-21-2019, 12:54 PM

Thanks for the replies. The last one I had came with the push/pull ones, that was a 58 plate LCI. I'm glad they changed them for the later cars.

Mayorie · 02-21-2019, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MattOz

The later cars came with the proper + and - paddles, as opposed to the push/pull rubbish. Mine didn't, so I changed the steering wheel for an M3 DCT version. Much improved.

+1

Chappers 71 · 02-21-2019, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MattOz

The later cars came with the proper + and - paddles, as opposed to the push/pull rubbish. Mine didn't, so I changed the steering wheel for an M3 DCT version. Much improved.

Well, I like my nice subtle paddles but I get that some people need idiot signs to show them which ways up or down

rasa bmw · 02-25-2019, 04:56 AM

or do this for free..

FRG · 02-25-2019, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rasa bmw

or do this for free..

I bought one at the weekend that's already got the DCT type paddles as it's a later model. Thanks anyway

Smokey33 · 03-05-2019, 12:50 PM

I thought about changing them but im used to it now. I like the fact you can change down just with ya thumb.

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FRG Captain 63 Rep 647 Posts Drives: E91 325d M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: east midlands iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the replies. The last one I had came with the push/pull ones, that was a 58 plate LCI. I'm glad they changed them for the later cars.
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Smokey33 First Lieutenant 70 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 2009 Black 335i DCT FBO Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Stafford UK iTrader: (0)	I thought about changing them but im used to it now. I like the fact you can change down just with ya thumb.
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